St David's Park

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The rotunda in St David's Park

St David's Park is a park in Hobart, Tasmania. It is bounded by Davey Street, Salamanca Place and Sandy Bay Road. St David's Park contains Hobart's original burial ground, and the first Lieutenant Governor, David Collins, is buried there. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Darroch, Donald (2013). Australia Dream Trip. Footprint Travel Guides. p. 247. ISBN   9781907263651 . Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. "St. David's park is hiding another David... and many more people besides". ABC Hobart. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2022.

Coordinates: 42°53′10″S147°19′44″E / 42.886°S 147.329°E / -42.886; 147.329